[With "Summer Sisters" the publisher] sent me on a big book tour. And it was the most wonderful professional experience of my… — Judy Blume Copy Share Image
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My first novel was turned down by half a dozen publishers. And even after having published five or six books, I wasn't… — Ian Rankin Copy Share Image
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Many of the early greats of sf Hugo Gernsback (publisher of Amazing Stories) in particular saw themselves as educators. The… — Samuel R. Delany Copy Share Image
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In the long run, the quality of your work is all that matters. That is your only resumé. Be professional. Make sure… — Mark Waid Copy Share Image
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I actually produced other people's vocals for a long time when I first signed my publishing deal and I had just sort… — Solange Knowles Copy Share Image
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![“[With "Summer Sisters" the publisher] sent me on a big book tour. And it was the most wonderful professional experience of my life. I mean it was like Kleenex on every table wherever I was, friends patting friends on the back and they'd cry and I'd cry.” quote by Judy Blume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce6/judy-blume-2002_big-book_with-summer-sisters-the-publisher-sent-m_3084586.png)
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